Monument record TQ 67 SW 1744 - Pits and pit groups identified during geophysical survey to the south of Watling Street

Summary

During the geophysical survey which was undertaken on land immediately to the south of Watling Street (A2) at Swanscombe, several individual and groups of features which may represent pits were identified. Though they have not been investigated, they have a possible Roman date based upon the known activity within the area. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 6133 7253 (327m by 92m) (10 map features)
Map sheet TQ67SW
County KENT
District DARTFORD, KENT
Civil Parish SOUTHFLEET, DARTFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

During the geophysical survey which was undertaken on land immediately to the south of Watling Street (A2) at Swanscombe, several individual and groups of features which may represent pits were identified. Three groups of pit features are located in the south western corner of the site, the largest pit measures roughly 4m by 3m. Given their proximity to the modern service, further associated features maybe masked in this area. Towards the centre of the site, close to the northern side of the ditches identified as crossing the site another group of highly positive magnetic responses at appear to present a number of pit features in close proximity. These maybe individual pits in a confined space, however the feature may also represent a single large pit feature with a fill of variable magnetic properties. Two further similar elongated anomalies measuring 2m by 7m and 3m x 1.5m were also identified to the south of the ditches, both aligned east-west. Given the archaeological background of the area, it is highly likely that these features identified are of Romano-British origin, however this is only a speculative date. (1)


<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2016, London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe Kent Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report (Unpublished document). SKE53079.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2016. London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe Kent Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. [Mapped feature: #108980 pits, ]

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: London Paramount Entertainment Resort, Swanscombe, Gradiometer Survey (Ref: 106573.02) (EKE20121)

Record last edited

Dec 1 2020 2:15PM